Propulsion Rotor Assembly Engineer – R&D Precision

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is looking for a member to join our new Rotor Assembly team in Auckland, New Zealand. You will build and test propulsion rotors, working alongside development engineers in a 100% R&D environment.

The role requires a trade qualification with over 4 years of precision manufacturing experience. You’ll perform precision mechanical assembly and help establish new processes, contributing to the success of our Electron rocket.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on precision manufacturing experience required.
• Exceptional skills in mechanical assembly of complex components.
• Experience with quality control and inspection using precision tools.
• Able to read complex technical drawings accurately.
• Thrives in ambiguous environments when building new processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test propulsion rotor components to specifications.
• Conduct functional testing using various test equipment.
• Establish new processes and document work with traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Precision manufacturing experience

Mechanical assembly skills

Quality control experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Comfortable in cleanliness standards

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Precision measurement tools

Automated test equipment

Job description

Rocket Lab is looking for a member to join our new Rotor Assembly team in Auckland, New Zealand. You will build and test propulsion rotors, working alongside development engineers in a 100% R&D environment.

The role requires a trade qualification with over 4 years of precision manufacturing experience. You’ll perform precision mechanical assembly and help establish new processes, contributing to the success of our Electron rocket.